Maybe I should be happy all the dogs we had when I was a kid were either a) strays or b) dogs someone couldn't handle and were giving away or c) pound puppies.
We're going to the no-kill shelter when the time comes to get a family pet. And no, it won't be a responsibility lesson for our child. The dog will be a family member, just like all of us. So will the cat, if I have my way and we get one of each.
I like that the PetsMart in our area brings in the shelter once a week to show their animals and do a potential owner meet and greet. I think the store also does a free clean-up and prep-for-home (i.e. flea dip, haircut, etc) for people that get their dogs on a shelter day there.
That said, what if when the time comes Sandra would like an iguana (not my first pick because of some of the bacteria they carry) or a bird? Are there safe, sane, non-abusive environments to buy or rescue such animals from?
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Date: 2004-03-27 09:13 am (UTC)We're going to the no-kill shelter when the time comes to get a family pet. And no, it won't be a responsibility lesson for our child. The dog will be a family member, just like all of us. So will the cat, if I have my way and we get one of each.
I like that the PetsMart in our area brings in the shelter once a week to show their animals and do a potential owner meet and greet. I think the store also does a free clean-up and prep-for-home (i.e. flea dip, haircut, etc) for people that get their dogs on a shelter day there.
That said, what if when the time comes Sandra would like an iguana (not my first pick because of some of the bacteria they carry) or a bird? Are there safe, sane, non-abusive environments to buy or rescue such animals from?